as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
the factory resumed operation after a brief shutdown for repairs
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Recent Examples of shutdown
And unlike last time, there would be no effect on federal nutrition assistance since the agency that oversees SNAP benefits secured its funding through the end of fiscal year as part of the deal last year to end the government shutdown.
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
The airline, which operates its central hub at DFW International Airport, said that the government shutdown impacted revenue by about $325 million.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The warning by House Democrats comes as a partial government shutdown looms amid concerns over DHS funding.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Between a tough economy and the government shutdown, people have been lining up outside.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
The airline, which operates its central hub at DFW International Airport, said that the government shutdown impacted revenue by about $325 million.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The warning by House Democrats comes as a partial government shutdown looms amid concerns over DHS funding.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Between a tough economy and the government shutdown, people have been lining up outside.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdown
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University of Oxford researchers assessed a range of clinical trials as well as Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane and Web of Science databases, with a focus on what happened after cessation of treatment regarding adults who were overweight or obese.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Jan. 2026
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Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The project came to a halt after Greenland banned uranium mining in 2021 and it is now mired in litigation.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Both companies were hit hard by the pandemic, when cruising ground to a halt.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Reigning semifinalist Westwood is a strong candidate for a better ending, too, returning most of its lineup.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite Powell's term as chairman ending, his position as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors doesn’t expire until 2028, NBC News noted.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Inside, organizers enacted extreme heat protocols, forcing closure of the retractable roofs over the main arenas and postponement of matches on the uncovered outer courts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Before visiting, be sure to check the California State Park website for any potential closures or updates, as this is certainly not one to miss.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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The controversy began at the end of a planning and zoning meeting last Thursday, when the council member raised concerns about Border Patrol agents stopping people in the community.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yet the fact remains that their league position has slipped from fifth to 12th since away supporters last watched their team winning in the league, 2-0 at Nottingham Forest at the end of November.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, the Crozer Health system saw Taylor Hospital, Springfield Hospital and Delaware County Memorial Hospital close.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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That includes models getting ready, up-close looks at the show and everything that went into the planning with the brand's chief creative officer Adam Selman.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Nine days after Marshall’s discovery — at the conclusion of the Mexican-American War — the United States had been granted this land as part of a treaty.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The prosecution and the defense called dueling bloodstain pattern analysts with differing conclusions about the crime scene.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Shutdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdown. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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